Darjeeling one of the summer destination of colonial erra, possesses unique mark of 

Darjeeling tea known in world. 

Singelila trek is one of the most scenic trek offers close view of third highest peak Kangchendjunga, far distance stunning mountain Mount Everest the Highest on planet , Makalu and Lhotse     

Trek is accessible for all age group from 18 years to 60 or more having good physical condition. Daily walking hours from one destination to other varies from 5 to 7 hours.  Time can be lengthening or shorten sub. to the physical strength or walking rhythm of each individual. 

Itinerary / hotels are sub. to change in case of strike, civil war threat, you may be will lose expected places you have prepared for but will explore unexpected and for sure will not disappointed.

In case of Vehicle break down another mode of transport will be managed at the earliest possible, In that case you are requested to keep patience and co-operate with the situation, while travelling to rural and isolated area replacing vehicle can take time due to lack of communication.

It is very much possible that Pony / Mule /yaks can disappear during the night when get scared by wild animal such as snow leopards and wolf and can be impossible to trace out, in that case getting new team of pony / horse /yaks cannot immediately arranged. You can lose one or more days to get arranged mode such of transport. In case unavailability of pony / horse /yaks tour itinerary can be curtailed or changed completely from the trekking to cultural tour for the remaining days. We need your co-operation to understand the present situation and contribution to cover extra expanses occured due to such circumstance.

The Company cannot be made liable for the consequences of weather condition, flight cancellations, war or threat of civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance. The company reserves the right to use alternate transport, or vary the itinerary if breakdown, sickness or any other force major. Any additional that result, such as extra hotel accommodation, flight or road transport will be on your charge and must be paid directly at the spot. 

Please understand, there are certain hazards involved in your adventurous holidays which you must accept at your own risk. The company will not be liable for any illness major or minor injury, death sustained during neither the trip, nor it will be liable for any uninsured losses of your property and other losses during the trip.

It is strongly advised that clients take out insurance to cover the unexpected and cancellation charges: 

Accommodation is based on 3 star category in Delhi and Darjeeling, While trekking you will be assisted by kitchen with with all necessary items including two men spacious tent, mattress, dining tents from 4 persons onward, toilet tents and all necessary items.

Our chef will prepare verities of Indian, Chinese and Continental vegetarian and non-vegetarian meals, Chefs on trek are used to cook for the western guest and pay their attention to dose the spice, Breakfast and dinner will be served at camp, lunch is always packed, Afternoon snacks is served with hot beverages as of tea and coffee.

When meals are not included, on average, a mid-range meal will cost you between 8 to12 USD (and Euros) in a mid-range restaurant. We strongly advise you to avoid the deep-fried street food, even if these dishes may appear appetizing. Already peeled fruits should avoid as well.

4-1: Water: 

Bottle water in restaurants will be at your charge, while trekking our team will provide boil cold water, it’s not enough for the day hence you will take from the spring or streams and has to purify by your own.  For example by “chlorine tablets” (pastilles Micropur)

While driving, sub. to the number of person in group, for 2-4+ guide Toyota Innova, for more than 5 persons Tempo travelers or mini bus. All vehicle will be air-conditioned, except in hilly area air-condition of any vehicle cannot be regularly used due to steep uphill drive, So you have to co-operate with. 

While trekking logistic will be transported. by mule / porters or Yaks, you are requested to not carry more than 15 kgs  as even domestic airline limit the weight till 15 kgs. Exceeding 15kgs of weight will result the surcharges as per the airline law, even excess baggage’s will increase the weight on animal back which we should understand and respect the limit.

5-1: Road:   you will use road for sight seen and to reach at the starting point of trek and from the end of the trek to Darjeeling. But still you can face land slide due to usual rainfall in Darjeeling and can be blocked for few hours or for a day. You may miss the places expected to visit, or will visit the unexpected places, to regulate the situation the team at the spot will do the best possible at the moment. Road in India are being widen So please don’t compare the driving time as estimated in developed nation.   

5-2:  Another important factor (For over land expeditions) 

  Is  that you will be  trekking in  the  mountainous regions, most of the mountain streams  are glacier linked , due to the high  melting rate glacier can raise the water level  and even in sunny day road can be damaged or bridge can be washed away. Late or early seasonal rain can be the cause of damaging the road or destabilize the scheduled itinerary.

Due to wide range of temperature and climate conditions from the cities to the mountain, it is advisable to bring appropriate clothing. For protection against cold a layered clothing is better than a few thick ones, so choose your cloths accordingly. Cloths should be preferable be made from natural materials which allow the body to breath better. You will be offending people if you walk around in skimpy or tight fitting clothes. Although there are normally opportunities to wear shorts, it is strictly forbidden to be with short in any religious places as monasteries and temples. We would advise women to wear shirts or loose trousers, men should not wear singlet. Make sure that your clothing should be packed in poly bag inside the back pack / duffle bag etc.

Warm jacket type of gore axe or else ,Pull over, Trek suite, Raincoat, trekking shoes, Sneakers for river crossing, Camp shoes, Gloves, pairs of warm socks + normal socks, Sunglasses / Spare glasses or contact lenses, Sun hat + cap, sun cream, stick to protect the lips,  long and short sleeves Shirts- Loose trousers, breathable water proof over , trousers ,  Washing kit, toilet kit, A small sewing kit, Safety pins, torch or flash light with spare batteries, Camera with spare memory cards and batteries, battery Charger , day sac, water bottle, pair of gaiters , walking sticks if one required, personal medical kit as per your medical advisor. Sleeping bag (-10/-15°C ) small pillow if you required ,  A light towel, a knife, a role of toilet paper, a plastic bowl for shaving ( for men, a large plastic  bag  to protect your clothing inside the bag, wet tissue paper, fanny pack to keep safely  your important doc  as passport, insurance paper, credit cards, money, Multifunctional knife, lighters, wooden pencils and pen, string of 4-55 meters to dry the clothing or other purpose, English –Hindi dictionary to learn the important words to greet and to communicate with locals and a note book can be useful to engrave  your memory in it .

7-1: Sleeping Bags:
For this trek you required a warm and comfortable sleeping bag (- 10  to  - 15 ° C.) should be brought matching to your size at your convenience, You can consult us in this regards before departure.

Many metropolitan cities is India are not that much conservative, but still in certain part of cities and in rural it is better to dress conservatively, One should not try to attract attention towards themselves due to their dressing style, while entering to religious site one should take off shoes, don’t dress short and half sleeves and are required to cover the head. Mobile are required to be in silent mode, hugging and kissing will shock the people hence restricted in public, To be respected, respect always local culture.

During this trip you will be visiting highly revered Buddhist monasteries in Sikkim and Darjeeling, where in morning and evening daily ritual is practiced. if you happen to get occasion to participate such events, you are requested to be silent, respect the rule and regulations and subject to the permission granted by monks you can join them silently when chanting the mantras in full devotion and in deep emotion.

You will be guided by a professional English speaking mountain guide. Kitchen team will be at your service with necessary items, Horse/ Ponies or porters in specific route will be carrying the load while trekking. Once reaching at campsite your assistance to team members will be appreciated to establish the camp site.

Generally, vary to different season, Darjeeling remain one among most rainy part of north east India due to its tropical climate. 

Subject to the season and regions climate is variable in each region. its semi tropical Autumn, winter is cool and summers is hot and it rains lots. On the other hand, in the Himalayas severe winters and cool summers are prevalent. Darjeeling is botanists’ paradise. Rare and exotic faunas found here. Temperature in low altitude vary from minimum 5 to 10°C and maximum 13-30°C , in higher altitude temperature goes down but while in bad weather temperature can go under Zero during late autumn and in winter, so please be prepared accordingly.

Pre-travel conditioning is very desirable, as more you are prepared the more you enjoy the trips. For such trek required good physic, previous trekking experience will make your way easier to attempt the goal to complete the scenic trek. 

As we gain altitude slowly, so we get acclimatize naturally. And for the vast majority the slow ascent to height will produce minimum effects. The most important attribute for any adventure travel trip is positive attitude.

The Himalayas have a very fragile environment and it is our special concern and Endeavour to protect and preserve the existing ecology. We are also sensitive to local cultures and traditions and make special efforts to sensitize all our clients on this matter.

Please understand, there are certain hazards involved in your adventurous and culture holidays, which you must accept at your own risk. The company will not be liable for any illness major or minor injury, death sustained during neither the trip, nor it will be liable for any uninsured losses of your property and other losses during the trip.

It is strongly advise that clients take out insurance to cover the unexpected and cancellation charges: 

Take a spacious day bag having capacity to pack the things for day use as of water bottles, camera, sun cream or medicine pack those needed etc.

Take a flexible travel bag type of duffle bag. You will pack this bag with the things you don’t need during the day. While traveling the baggage will be loaded on the roof or in the back of the vehicles, hence the day use essential should be packed in day sac or day bag. 

While flying airline is the responsible of your bag, if any dispute occur related to your baggage should be directly solved between you and airline. 

During the tour luggage will be transported by  car, Minibus, buses subject to the group size, Yours  bags should strong enough solid to adopt  such mode of transport ,  Himalayan Frontiers will not be responsible for any damage happen during  the trip. During the trip you will be responsible of your own baggage. 

You will take local flight between Delhi to Bagdogara- Delhi. Check in baggage weight is authorized 15 kgs. and 7 kg. in the cabin. (can be change without prior information’s) Exceeding the authorized weight will cost 500 to 700 rs per kilo and has to be paid by clients directly. Those who refuse to pay the excess baggage will not be allow to check in or in case he or she insist and got the boarding pass, will have lot of issue in security check as there can be unauthorized items, even complete the security check but will definitely not allow to board the flight or will be de-board the flight.
All extra cost occurred due to such mess will be on client charge, also he she will be responsible to disturb the holiday schedule of the whole group and all the cost of the tours / trek will be borne by him / her only. Himalayan Frontiers will be not have any responsibilities and control and right to argue on the airline policies. 

While travelling your bags will be on the roof or on the back of the vehicle. While trekking your main bag will be transported by Mule or horses, All you need to carry is your day pack which contain your items of day use with pack lunch, water bottle , camera  etc. and some additional items if need to carry in case of bad weather. We remind your attention that your main bag should not exceed 15 kg and all your belonging should be well packed in plastic bag to avoid getting wet as you may face the rain or snow fall in higher region or  to avoid dust to entering in the bag if not closed properly. 

“For your information, Sikkim is very strict for the single use of plastic, you are requested to use it when deem necessary.”

Think of to bring rough and tough bag to avoid tearing and scratching in rock while passing by narrow path and when crossing the caravan from opposite side. To calm the damage of the bag weather it happen in vehicle or with horse / mule, we advise you to take the appropriate insurance whereas pony man (men) and company will be not liable for such unpredictable loss.

 Walking hours are from 5h30 to 8 hours. Hours mentioned are approximate which are varies from one stage to other and also depend on your physical conditions. 

 Preparation of relief of sun burn, Lip salve, Anti septic cream, Antihistamine cream (for relief of insect bites), Anti diarrhea (flagyl or any other), Anti headach (diamox, aspiri, paracitamol, zimalgin), Anti vomiting (avomin), For stomachach (baralgan,trigan or other diagnose) Dettol, washproof dettol plaster, Bandage and cotton, Balm, Anti cramp spray, Pills to purify the water, Scisor and knife are must in the medical kit. 

According to your physical condition you are requested to consult your doctor to complete your medical kit. Apart from that HIMALAYAN FRONTIERS also provides an additional medical kit including oxygen cylinder and Diamox with each group. Special precaution is taken to pack some medicine to deal with Prevention from Altitude sickness.

You are requested to consult your doctor to complete your medical kit according to your physical condition before departure from your country. For trips in mountains HIMALAYAN FRONTIER also provides an additional medical kit with oxygen cylinder with each group where seems deem necessary

19-2: Prevention from Altitude sickness:

Best method to get better acclimatization to climb higher and sleep lower, avoid rapid ascend and walk slowly. 

Don’t drink alcohol, don’t take sleeping pills and avoid smoking. 

Drink at least 3-4 litters of liquid a day. 

Don’t exhaust by carrying heavy packs, Back pack should be 10-12 kg for normal trekkers. If you have minor symptoms, better to not proceed higher. And should take aspirin tablets. But If the symptoms start worsening than prepare the immediate descend. One should keep in mind that the member should be not left behind unattended.

This is a uphill trek, most of the stages you will be only ascending, therefore it’s advised to stroll toward higher side even for few mtrs after establishing the camp which can help to be acclimatize at certain level. 

India is ranked in zone 2 on the risks scale (maximum of 3) above all during the Monsoon (from June to September). To travel in zone 2 requests an anti-paludal treatment, which will be a part of the topics to consult with your doctor before your departure.  Kindly take into account that all the mosquitos are not vectors and sting only during the night, and think to bring a mosquito repellent.  

No vaccine is mandatory. However, you have to be up-to-date for classical vaccines. The typhoid, hepatitis A, and hepatitis B are strongly advised. Hepatitis A passes on water and hepatitis B transmits by sexual relations or saliva.

Vaccine against Japanese encephalitis is recommended if you travel in rural farming areas and under special circumstances, such as a known outbreak of Japanese encephalitis.  

Vaccine against yellow fever in only obligatory if you have travelled before in some countries of Africa and South America. 

If a trip is cancelled due to adverse weather, illness, an accident, a death, a natural disaster, or the political unrest, no refunds will be made, however we will take all necessary steps to modify the itinerary; Any additional expenses arise cause of this process, we may—if necessary—ask clients (partners) to contribute to the additional expenses occurred due to such unforeseen circumstances.  Nevertheless, we will bear any minor cost differences without bothering the customers. For more details, please consult the General Terms and Conditions on the website.

This is mandatory for all clients travelling on any tour/ trek / expedition or independent itinerary arranged by us. You are responsible for obtaining adequate insurance covering expenses of unexpected / unforeseen circumstances as mentioned in liability paragraph, such loss or damage of baggage, medical expenses, war or threat of civil war, strikes, industrial action, political unrest or any other force majeure, unusual or unforeseen circumstance, helicopter (air or ground) rescue, injury, death, repatriation, cancellation and curtailment of the itinerary.

An Individuals occupying a Dble (Twin) room for single occupancy will be automatically charged additionally as single room surcharge. This applies to groups with an odd number of participants (e.g., 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, etc.)

When visiting the public or religious sites, please ensure that you will respect local rules, customs, and cultural norms. Avoid causing offense to the local population by entering temples or sacred places with shoes, dressing tight-fitting or overly revealing attire. If you expect to be respected one has to give first than expecting.

During this trip you will be visiting highly revered Buddhist monasteries where in morning and evening daily ritual is practiced. If it happen to you to participate such ritual, you are requested to be silent, respect the monastic rule and regulations. 

The custom of giving "small" tips to hotel porters is almost universal. Be sure to have some small change on hand: 50 INR per room for this service, 25 INR for solo travelers, and 100 to 200 INR per meal for restaurant waiters, depending on the size of the group. Tipping your tour drivers and guides is a different matter entirely and may be done in your national currency. The amount varies depending on the size of the group. It is nothing but is gesture of gratitude to your service providers.

There will be connectivity of foreign mobile phone only if you will activate the roaming services before leaving your home country. At most of the places you will find WIFI in hotels, you can use your WhatsApp where Wi-fi facilities are available.

27-1: Satellite phone:

Use of any general satellite phones (Thuraya / Irridium or any others)  is strictly prohibited / forbidden in India, It is illegal and is an offence. 

Second:  Some new devices of mobile phone such as I phone  which has facilities of auto connectivity to GPS  through satellite like (type of Garmin in Reach) when you are out of reach to the

 cell tower or line ,off sight radio communication. Such mobile phone /  I phone  which has facilities of auto connectivity to GPS  through satellite, we request to deactivate such services from your devices before leaving your home country and do not activate  it till you reach back home. 

Any individual found to be in possession of an unauthorized satellite phone in India or found using such services  which are forbidden by law, he / she will be liable to prosecute or can be imprisoned without any bail by Indian law and enforcement agencies.

Throughout the trip electricity will be available at every town / places but power cut can be noticed which is refilled by generators. You may need to recharge your mobile battery during the day as in vehicle there are limited distributors,  to facilitate the recharging the battery we recommend you to bring a high-capacity portable power bank to charge your mobile phones or camera battery if it happen to face such situation.

The voltage is 220V, and the outlets are almost the same as in Europe. In some locations, the power outlets feature wide sockets, so we advise you to bring an adapter.

Before any administrative procedures, please check that your passport is valid for more than 6 months after the date of return, be sure it has minimum 3 blank pages 

left in good condition.

To visit India you need Indian visa, E visa or ETV Visa is applied online and is more convenient and faster to obtain than classical visa, for classic visa you need to take appointment at VFS or send the documents by post which take more time than ETV. ETV can be obtain from one month to one year with options of multi entry. Following are the official website to apply the ETV:

https://indianvisaonline.gov.in/visa/tvoa.html

To apply for visa you will complete online visa application (form), upload the copy of passport that you are travelling with, Identity photo of particular size required of Indians standards -JPEG format, visa fee must be paid online by credit card. Once up loading of required documents is complete, you will get mail back with document of granted visa within 48 hours or earlier.  Once Visa granted mail received, you must print it and present it with your plane tickets when boarding and on arrival at the Indian immigration service.

Exchange rate is vary from time to time; you need to verify the latest.

Facilities to get cash exchange is available on arrival at airport, in some hotels, Darjeeling- Gangtok, by private money exchanger and in bank. You can withdraw from the ATM as well. There are certain shop where you can pay by credit card those wish to buy the souvenir.